Gisele Bundchen attends The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty"

What happened?

Gisele Bündchen reportedly declined Met Gala invite: Why she will not attend the event with Joaquim Valente

"She seems very happy and content," the source explained.

Senior Writer

APRIL 4, 2025 2:25 PM EDTAPR 4, 2025, 2:25 PM EDT

Gisele Bündchen has made a surprising decision to skip the highly anticipated Met Gala this May, as a new report indicates. The supermodel will not be making her red carpet debut with her new romantic partner, Joaquim Valente. However, she declined the invitation for a very special reason.

You may also like

While the news has fans wondering why, as Gisele is known to be one of the most familiar faces at the exclusive event over the years, it turns out Gisele's reason is a deeply personal one. Sources have confirmed to TMZ that the Brazilian icon is opting to stay home with her new baby, whom she recently welcomed with her boyfriend.

Gisele Bündchen shows off her baby bump in stunning new photos as the due date approaches — Gisele Bundchen attends the 2023 Met Gala

The pair continue to keep their personal life private and have been spotted enjoying a new chapter in their lives, looking happier than ever after expanding their family with the birth of their baby boy, River.

Gisele BÃ¼ndchen attends The 2019 Met Gala Celebrating Camp: Notes on Fashion at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2019, in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue) — Gisele Bundchen attends the 2019 Met Gala

The couple, who first sparked romance rumors in 2023, have been keeping a low profile since the birth of their child, with Gisele focused on enjoying a new special moment in her motherhood journey. The couple has been photographed around Miami with the new baby.

Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente share a kiss as they walk their newborn baby boy — Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente with their new baby in Miami

Gisele is now prioritizing her family and personal life, and while her absence marks a significant departure from the glamorous events she is used to attending, her personal life and family relationship are a priority at the moment.

Watch Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente enjoy their beach day with strolls and surfing — Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente enjoyed a serene walk at the beach

"Gisele's doing well," an insider told People about the new stage of her life. "She seems very happy and content," the source explained. "She just focused on her family and rested for the first month after the baby arrived."

Bündchen and Valente are enjoying their life in Miami. Most recently, the pair were photographed enjoying their weekend aboard their yacht — Bündchen and Valente are enjoying their life in Miami after welcoming their baby

The source shared that she is taking it slow and will be returning to her active lifestyle gradually. "She's slowly taking up yoga again now. She enjoys shorter outings with her older kids and Joaquim," said the source."Her older kids are helpful with the baby. Gisele tears up when she sees all the kids together - she still can't believe she has a newborn. She feels very blessed.”